Rodrigo Castro Email & Phone Number

Professional with 25 years of experience in purchasing and commercial areas.* 12 years of experience in procurement, supplier development, automotive and auto parts markets.* 9 years leading purchasing and commercial teams.*Main Goals and Activities:- Scrap Management: implementation of the Metalimpex Group as main manager of all metallic and non-metallic waste from Renault and Nissan plants in Brazil. The annual revenues from waste sales increased ~120% with Metalimpex management.- Career developed in Procurement / Purchasing / Strategic Sourcing Management and Commercial Management in multinational companies such as Renault Nissan, Electrolux, Springer Carrier, Coveright Surfaces (Schattdecor Group) and Copo Fehrer.- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, influence and communicate with all levels of the operation from the shop floor until top management, establishing relations of trust and credibility.- Extensive experience to ensure an efficient procurement process through a strategic sourcing methodology, focused on (TDC) Total Delivery Cost to achieve the aspirations of stakeholders.- Strong knowledge in Strategic Sourcing, Complex Negotiations, and Performance Management, always focused on savings (5% from annual spend per year) and increase the Payment Terms with suppliers from 30 days to 45 days (average).- Expertise in (SRM) Supplier Relationship Management, Due Diligence and Risk Management, focused on mutual benefits. - Extensive experience to manage negotiations for Direct Materials (Raw Material, Chemicals, Commodities) and Indirect Spends (OPEX/CAPEX).- Strategic and creative leader driven by results, ensuring a high level of productivity of the team.- Experience in dynamic and multicultural environments.

Listed skills include 5S, Relacionamentos Interpessoais, Melhoria De Processos Lean, Lean Six Sigma, and 4 others.

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  Head Of Commercial

  Polistampo Industria Metalurgica

  State Of Paraná, Brazil